noun
sari
SAH-ree
Sari (noun) means a traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. Example: “She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding.”
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A traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder.
"She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding."
"Her grandmother taught her how to drape a sari properly."
How to use sari
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long draped garment traditionally worn by women across South Asia.
Common pairings
silk sari
wear a sari
drape a sari
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Hindi "sari," ultimately from Sanskrit "shati," meaning "strip of cloth."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sari
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What does “sari” mean?
The word “sari” means a traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. In plain terms, a long draped garment traditionally worn by women across South Asia.
How do you pronounce “sari”?
“Sari” is pronounced SAH-ree (/ˈsɑː.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sari” in a sentence?
Here is “sari” used in a sentence: “She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding.”
What part of speech is “sari”?
“Sari” is a noun.
Where does the word “sari” come from?
The word “sari” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi "sari," ultimately from Sanskrit "shati," meaning "strip of cloth.".
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